Oak Forest, IL Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
43%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexOak ForestIllinoisNational
Income per capita$35,289$31,502$29,829
Median household income$78,865$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$89,414$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$49,453$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$47,420$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$33,634$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level4.6%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Oak Forest is 18% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Oak Forest is 43% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Oak Forest is 38% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Oak Forest is 70% lower than the national average

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      $52,571 $78,865 $157,730
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Oak Forest median earnings by income bracket

      Oak Forest employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.0%11.0%
      Manufacturing sector13.7%13.7%
      Financial & insurance services7.7%7.7%
      Wholesale & retail services14.2%14.2%
      Public administration4.7%4.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.9%8.9%
      Education, health & social services8.5%8.5%
      Other28.8%28.8%

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      Oak Forest, IL27,403$78,86542.6%

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      Source: The Oak Forest, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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